Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Step Down unit — a nationally recognized cardiac program that Healthgrades ranked #1 in Cardiology in Massachusetts and among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in both 2023 and 2024, placing the facility in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. With more than 125 years of service to central Massachusetts, Saint Vincent is a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services and a regional leader in advanced cardiac rehabilitation, CyberKnife Radiosurgery, robotically assisted surgery, and minimally invasive joint replacement. This is a direct patient care RN role on a step-down unit that sits at the center of one of the strongest cardiac programs in New England.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Cardiac Step Down unit embedded within a Healthgrades Top 5% nationally ranked coronary intervention program
- Blue Distinction Center designations for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and Knee and Hip Replacement
- First hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements
- Advanced cardiac rehabilitation program with a specialized, individualized approach to heart health recovery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery program on campus, reflecting the facility's commitment to leading-edge technology
- RN assumes per-shift accountability for assessment, planning, and implementation of direct patient care for assigned cardiac step-down patients
- Responsible for supervision and appropriate delegation of care to supporting staff
- Practice governed by established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols
- HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) participation required during emergency and disaster events
- Regional referral catchment serving Worcester and surrounding central Massachusetts communities — a population base of more than 125 years of established trust
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing — required
- Active Massachusetts RN license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of practice — required
- Current CPR certification — required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — preferred
About the Community
Worcester is Massachusetts's second-largest city, offering an urban lifestyle with a notably lower cost of living than Boston — located just 45 miles to the east via I-90. The city is home to a robust academic and cultural scene anchored by multiple colleges and universities, a thriving restaurant and arts district, and easy access to the outdoor recreation of central New England. Families benefit from strong public and private school options, and the broader region provides four-season recreation including hiking, skiing, and lake access throughout the Worcester Hills.